Stellium in Astrology

A Stellium in the Natal Astrology Chart contains at least 4 planets within 8 degrees to the next planet in the line or cluster of planets.  Each planet must be in the same sign or the same house.  The more planets within the Stellium, the more highlighted it becomes.  The planets within the Stellium work together as a group and give extraordinary emphasis to their ruling sign as well as the house in which the Stellium is located.

To decipher a Stellium the sign characteristics and the areas of life dictated by the house placement must be defined.  The planets that are the most closely linked affect the other planets, but even the ones on the far outside will experience influences from the central planets.  The planet closest to the midpoint of the configuration is the central planet and the one most sensitive.  Any Natal aspects that form close ties within this grouping of planets will further colour the intensity of this configuration and add influence to the rest of the Chart. 

Some of the positive characteristics that can be utilized when using the energy of the Stellium include the strong feeling of being in control of one’s own actions and focusing on the direction one must take in order to make the most out of a situation.  Many people with this combination are self-motivated and have a clear purpose that they will pursue with single mindedness that few attain in life.  It is as though there is a concentrated energy in the area of life indicated by the house position, and often one harvests talents in this area.  There is a definite sense of purpose with these individuals.

If the energies are not used correctly, there are often challenges that stand in the way of progress and in bringing these positive energies together.  Some develop self-centredness and obsessive qualities within the framework of the particular house involved.  Through miss use, these individuals will portray the negative traits of the sign, unfortunately.  There is narrowness in their point of view and they will display an unwillingness to listen to advice as they have difficulty making compromises and they lack objectivity.  Some become extremists in the area of life connected with the house emphasised which creates an imbalance that will need adjustment.

When the Stellium is affected by transits or progressions, these individuals experience an ongoing event period, the focus of which will depend on the planet involved and the aspect related to the Stellium.  They usually experience times of relative peace and serenity and then when the Stellium is activated, times of turmoil over an extensive time with much action and exuberance experienced. 

Check your Natal chart to see if you have a Stellium and find out what potential talent you have to express.  Astrology can pinpoint time frames in your life when these Stelliums are activated and how they will unfold in your life as well as the duration.  If the Stellium is in two signs or two houses the influence is similar but less intense.  The areas of life affected will encompass both houses and the area of life they rule.

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